Motor Yacht Charter in Phuket
Speed and finish are what you are buying with a motor yacht. Where a catamaran cruises at 7 to 15 knots, these vessels run at 13 to 30 — which turns a long, tiring run out to Phi Phi or Racha Noi into a comfortable hop, and buys you hours at anchor rather than under way. private catamaran charter in Phuket →
When a motor yacht is the right call
If your day involves a distant destination — Phi Phi, Racha Noi, or Koh Hong across the bay toward Krabi — the extra speed is the difference between a rushed itinerary and a relaxed one. Phi Phi Islands charter route →
Interiors are also a step up: full air conditioning, proper cabins, flybridge sun decks and more enclosed shelter when the weather turns. For couples, honeymoons and smaller groups who want comfort over capacity, this is the category.
The trade-off
A monohull rolls. On a flat high-season day that is barely noticeable; in a green-season swell it is. Capacity is also lower per foot than a catamaran, so if you are bringing twenty people you will need a bigger — and more expensive — boat than the catamaran equivalent.
Fuel is the other factor. Faster hulls burn more, which is reflected in the rates for the longer routes.
Sport cruisers
The smaller, faster end of the category. Nimble, quick to reach the nearby islands, and the most affordable way into a private motor vessel — well suited to short groups and half-day charters.
They range from the 28ft Monterey M65 and the 36ft Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5 to the 50ft De Antonio D50, and include two Italian RIBs, the Sacs Strider 11 and Sacs Strider 15. If you are looking for a private speedboat charter in Phuket rather than a yacht, start here: they cruise at 25 to 30 knots and take 6 to 20 guests.
The motor yachts in our fleet
22 vessels, 28ft to 89ft, carrying up to 50 guests. Prices shown are the lowest published rate for each vessel and include crew, fuel, soft drinks, snorkelling equipment and insurance.
The Princess yachts run from the Princess 42 and the Princess F55 Risa up to two 78ft sister ships, the Princess 78 W.J. Lip and the Princess 78 Maritimus, which take 20 guests by day and sleep 8 overnight.
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Common questions
How fast is a motor yacht charter in Phuket?
Motor yachts in our fleet cruise between 13 and 30 knots depending on the vessel. That typically halves the transit time to Phi Phi compared with a sailing catamaran, leaving more of the day for swimming and snorkelling.
Which is better for a honeymoon or couple?
A motor yacht, usually. The interiors are more private and better finished, air conditioning is standard, and smaller vessels feel intimate rather than empty.
Can a motor yacht be chartered overnight?
Yes. Several vessels in this category have full cabins and are available for 2-day/1-night charters and longer, with full-board catering from the crew.
Further reading
Not sure which suits your group? Tell us your dates and we will shortlist two or three.